Full score (keyboard and 3-6 octave handbell part)  Michael Helman's Grand March is a brilliant proclamation for three to six octaves of handbells with optional C2 bell, optional handchimes, and optional organ.  A syncopated fanfare gives way to a stately march, which features interesting and unexpected harmonic moves.  A delicate middle section with martellatos gives way to a recap of the opening fanfare before the bass bells get a chance to hammer out the theme.  Adding the optional organ will give the piece an extra resonance and majesty, but even without organ, this piece is sure to be a treat as a Sunday morning prelude.

Companion products (printed copies):

• Grand March - handbell part